Any-roast apricot & pecan stuffing

Any-roast apricot & pecan stuffing
30 min.
48
86kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Any-Roast Apricot & Pecan Stuffing! This enticing side dish combines the rich flavors of buttery onions, earthy pecans, and sweet semi-dried apricots to create a stuffing that is sure to elevate your roast dinners and festive feasts.

Perfectly designed to serve a crowd, this recipe caters to 48 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. With just a half-hour of preparation time, you'll have this magical stuffing ready to complement your favorite meats or to serve as a standalone side. Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the nuts toast and the sweet apricots marry with fresh herbs, creating an irresistible scent that beckons everyone to the table.

The versatility of this stuffing is another standout feature. Whether you're shaping it into delightful little balls, filling a loaf tin lined with crispy bacon, or stuffing it into a succulent turkey, this recipe offers endless possibilities. Best of all, you can prepare it ahead of time and freeze it for up to three months, ensuring that deliciousness is always just a cooking session away!

Let your taste buds experience the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and savory goodness with this Any-Roast Apricot & Pecan Stuffing. It’s time to impress your guests and create cherished memories around the dinner table – one delicious bite at a time!

Ingredients

  • 50 butter 
  •  onions halved sliced
  •  celery stalks chopped
  • 200 semi-dried apricot halved
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • 140 pecan 
  • tsp ground nutmeg 
  • 200 breadcrumb fresh
  • 500 pack pork mince 
  • large eggs 
  • tbsp thyme leaf soft chopped
  • small pack parsley chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions and celery, and briefly cook until they start to soften. Stir in the apricots and garlic, and cook a few mins more.
  2. Add the pecans and nutmeg, and cook, stirring until the nuts are lightly toasted. Leave to cool.
  3. Stir in the breadcrumbs, mince, egg and herbs with 1 tsp salt and lots of pepper, then divide the mixture into 4, pack into bags and freeze. Will keep for 3 months.
  4. One batch will make 12 stuffing balls or can be used to stuff roast pork or chicken. Two batches will fill a 1lb loaf tin, lined with streaky bacon that can be sliced, while 2 - 3 will stuff a medium-to-large turkey.
  5. Cook at 200C/180C/gas 6 for 30 mins if rolling into balls, 45 mins if cooking in a loaf tin, or use to stuff the neck of your favourite roast bird, cooking for the same time as indicated in the recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories86kcal
Protein13.41%
Fat56.4%
Carbs30.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.86
Glycemic Load
0.93
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
3.2860869486695%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.31mg
Delphinidin
0.21mg
Catechin
0.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.86kcal
4.29%
Fat:5.52g
8.5%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.22%
Carbohydrates:6.65g
2.22%
Net Carbohydrates:5.72g
2.08%
Sugar:2.82g
3.13%
Cholesterol:13.61mg
4.54%
Sodium:45.47mg
1.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.96g
5.91%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.95%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.32%
Selenium:4.2µg
6%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.44%
Vitamin A:208.38IU
4.17%
Phosphorus:40.72mg
4.07%
Fiber:0.93g
3.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.54%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.43%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.35%
Iron:0.59mg
3.27%
Potassium:111.29mg
3.18%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Magnesium:10.12mg
2.53%
Folate:7.82µg
1.95%
Calcium:17.66mg
1.77%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.75%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.66%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.64%
Vitamin C:1.28mg
1.56%